Medtech Accelerator awards £150k to ground-breaking innovations
Medtech Accelerator, the specialist financial scheme for early stage medtech innovations, has announced awards totalling £150,000 to two innovation projects in the fields of critical care logistics and cornea replacement surgery. Medtech Accelerator has now supported 13 innovation projects with combined awards of more than £1.15 million since its inception in 2016.
Deloitte continues to invest in skills, technology and audit quality as it reports revenue growth of 10.9% to £3.97bn
Deloitte in the UK and Switzerland has increased revenue[1] by 10.9% in the year ended 31 May 2019, from £3.58bn in 2018 to £3.97bn, as the firm continues to invest in each of its businesses and its people.
Dr John C Taylor OBE gives inspirational talk at Corpus Christi
Cambridge is a magical city, one with a wide array of history and charm. Every year, millions of tourists visit the city to explore what Cambridge has to offer them, and to view the unique aspects of every corner. It’s important to lead tourists around the key sight-seeing points of Cambridge so that they can have the full experience.
Sphere Fluidics introduces latest version of Cyto-Mine Studio Software Suite
Sphere Fluidics, a company commercialising single cell analysis systems underpinned by its patented picodroplet technology, today introduced an updated version of its Cyto-Mine® Studio Software Suite, a collection of software controlling operation of its Cyto-Mine Single Cell Analysis System, data acquisition and follow-up analysis. The latest software version includes new functionality to…
Agreement strengthens ties between UK and US mathematical sciences researchers
Research ties between the UK and USA have been further strengthened through a lead agency opportunity that will boost collaboration between mathematical sciences communities in the two nations.
HMRC allocates EORI numbers to all possible traders
On 21 August the Chancellor announced that HMRC is stepping up efforts to ensure businesses are ready to trade post-Brexit by automatically enrolling companies in an important customs system and doubling the numbers registered. If your business does not have an EORI number post-Brexit, you will be unable to continue to trade with EU Member States.
Arthur Rank Hospice seeks local business heroes to take part in the Accumulator Challenge!
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is searching for businesses who care about their community to represent every corner of Cambridgeshire, as it launches its 2019 Accumulator Challenge. Organisations of all shapes and sizes are invited to apply to take part and race to raise a fortune from £50!
Rare 18th century Peterborough cottage listed at Grade II
Canary Cottage at Knarr Farm near Thorney, Peterborough, has been listed at Grade II by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on the advice of Historic England.
Residents urged to help save on costs and paper by confirming household details
Residents across South Cambridgeshire are being urged to confirm or update their household information before the end of August, to help the Council reduce the environmental and financial cost of sending reminders.
Inspirational environments
Can your surroundings enhance your creativity? Here's some unusual evidence which suggests so, says communication consultant Simon Hall.
Introducing Benchmark Services…
Whether you are relocating science laboratory or looking for a short/long term warehouse facility, Benchmark Services’ versatile team has the right equipment and vehicles to help.
Charities and risk – good preparation is crucial in responding to safeguarding and harassment cases
Charities face continual risks in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and the prevention of harassment of staff and volunteers. What’s the best approach to such challenging issues?
Latest Accelerate State of DevOps Report demonstrates growing performance improvements
2019 Accelerate State of DevOps Report, just published, highlights that DevOps is enabling continued high performance and technology transformation.
TIME Magazine names University Arms, Cambridge, as one of the world’s greatest places 2019
TIME Magazine has announced its second annual list of the ‘World’s Greatest Places’ for 2019 and has honoured University Arms, Cambridge by naming it as one of their recommended places to stay.
Map of malaria behaviour set to revolutionise research
The first detailed map of individual malaria parasite behaviour across each stage of its complicated life cycle has been created by scientists. Researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and their collaborators used advanced single-cell technology to isolate individual parasites and measure their gene activity.
Have your say on transport projects this Autumn
People will be able to have their say on transport projects that will transform journeys across Greater Cambridge this autumn.
Food of the Future: free online course launched to inspire the next generation of scientists
A new, free online course aimed at 16-19 year olds across Europe aims to inspire young people to study science so they can help to create food of the future.
Marlowe and modern poetry at twilight during Open Cambridge
While Christopher Marlowe famously invites readers to “Come live with me and by my love”, Open Cambridge invites you to ‘Come listen to me and be enthralled’ at the Marlowe and modern poetry at twilight event on Friday 13 September.
UK to lead global innovation in sustainable plastics in drive to net zero
New forms of packaging and plastic made from plants, wood chippings and food waste could be a step closer, thanks to new business and government investment.
New chair for the MRC Neurosciences and Mental Health Board
On 1 September, leading neurologist Professor Paul Matthews will start his tenure as the new Chair of the Neurosciences and Mental Health Board.
Bank your recyclables this long weekend
Residents of South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge are being reminded that bin collections will be one day later than usual next week, following the bank holiday weekend.
Don’t ditch the media training!
I’ve lost count of how many times in my (very lengthy!) PR career I have recommended to clients that they should be media trained, only to be told that ‘the marketing budget won’t stretch to it’ or ‘we don’t think we need it’.
The 2 most important tips for giving a designer constructive feedback
Giving a designer feedback is a tricky task - when you first get back your drafted design be it a logo or new website, it might not be quite what you envisaged. So now you need to give good constructive feedback, because after all, you still want to have a good working relationship and you still ideally want them to remain creative with their designs.
Mayor James Palmer welcomes bids to Government to dual A10 and build key Peterborough junction
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough James Palmer has welcomed news that the Combined Authority’s bids to dual the A10 between Cambridge and Ely and to build a new road junction to facilitate the new University of Peterborough, have been submitted to Government.
Lodging business focuses on interior design
Sébastien Long, an Executive MBA graduate (EMBA 2016) of Cambridge Judge Business School, launches lodging business Lodgeur, focusing on interior design.